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First-Year Trips Coordinator

Dartmouth College

United States, New Hampshire, Hanover

7 Lebanon Street (Show on map)

Apr 04, 2025

Position Information

Position Title	First-Year Trips Coordinator
Position Number	0000000
Hiring Range Minimum	$23/hr
Hiring Range Maximum	$26/hr
Location of Position	Hanover, NH
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Position Purpose	The Outdoor Programs Office is committed to offering transformational outdoor opportunities to students at Dartmouth. We engage them and the local community at a number of educational facilities, including the Ledyard Canoe Club, the Moosilauke Ravine Lodge, the Second College Grant, and cabins available for rent throughout the state. In addition. OPO advises the Dartmouth Outing Club, the largest and oldest college outing club in the country. In partnership with our student leaders, we offer trips, outdoor education seminars, workshops, and courses. The First Year Trips Coordinator supports Dartmouth's First Year Trips orientation program and the associated student leader training. The position is particularly focused on managing new-student programming and ensuring it serves Dartmouth's educational mission. In addition, the Coordinator manages various aspects of the administrative, logistical, and risk management work necessary to support the First Year Trips program. This role will be temporary until a full-time Program Coordinator is hired, anticipated commitment is April 1 , 2025 - July 31, 2025.
Required Qualifications	Bachelor's degree 2-3 years experience leading outdoor programs involving camping and extended outdoor stays or the equivalent combination of education and experience Ability to drive a van under the College Vehicle Policy. Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness and to serving the needs of a diverse population. Is able to apply sound risk management and problem-solving skills to complex issues in a fast paced, complex environment. Outstanding organizational and interpersonal skills. Ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty, administrators, alumni, and others Outstanding written and verbal communication skills. Competence working with diverse technological platforms, including MS Office & Google Suite products and database management systems; able to quickly adapt to new systems. Current Wilderness First Aid certification, or above Physical fitness and skills necessary to lead outdoor activities. Ability to be on-call during evenings and weekends for emergency management. Frequently available after hours for events, meetings, and programs.
Preferred Qualifications	Experience working in higher education, especially in roles involving student advising. Experience overseeing college-level outdoor orientation programs
FLSA	Non-Exempt
Employment Category	Temporary Part time
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Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries
Department Contact Phone Number	Willow.Nilsen@dartmouth.edu
Department Contact for Cover Letter	Willow Nilsen
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Equal Opportunity Employer	Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.
Background Check	Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Special Instructions to Applicants	Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy
Additional Instructions
Quick Link	https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/77978

Key Accountabilities

Program Coordination and Administration (50%)

Recruits, trains, and manages student employees and student leaders for First-Year Trips
Works closely with Trip Leader Trainers to design and deliver student leader training content
Assists First-Year Trips in performing outreach and publicity through media production, social media, print and digital advertising and gathering and stewarding mailing lists.
Collaborates with the Director of New Student programs on logistical needs and bigger picture partnership on programs for incoming students
Identifies, evaluates, and coordinates outside resources to provide professional instruction to student leaders; researches, compiles, and develops resources for student leaders.
Assists with termly risk management reviews; collects and analyses incident data, makes recommendations for corrective action, and coordinates review with Risk Management committee.
Significant responsibility for ensuring programs are conducted appropriately and within the parameters of complex policy.
Gathers, analyses, and presents programmatic data for diverse constituents.

Student Advising (30%)

Builds positive, productive, professional relationships with student leaders.
Fosters an educational environment for students and staff.

Other General Support (20%)

Assists in other departmental support functions as needed, including processing financial transactions; inventorying, issuing and cleaning equipment, etc. Revises, updates, and compiles manuals and documents for various club and office functions. Assists in stewardship and distribution of manuals.
Supports maintenance of Outdoor Programs Office facilities, including partnerships with Facilities Operations and Management, the OPO maintenance team, and outside contractors. Notifies Facilities Operations and Management with appropriately escalated repair-work orders in case of time-sensitive facility maintenance needs.

Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.

Performs other duties as assigned.